Cossetti La Selezione Barolo DOCG

The most famous and historic of Piedmontese wines, renowned and appreciated around the world, comes from Nebbiolo grapes from the most prestigious vineyards of La Morra. It is a magnificent red, with great structure, refined by ageing in big Slavonian oak barrels.

APPELLATION:
Barolo DOCG

VARIETY:
Nebbiolo 100%

VINIFICATION:
Soft crushing of grapes harvested at the right phenological ripeness,
fermentation in steel vats at temperatures between 28 and 34° C with pump
overs and punch downs. After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged for
three years, as required by regulations, in big barrels (50hl) of Slavonia oak.

CHARACTERISTICS:
A long ageing refined wine with a garnet red colour and orangish highlights
that intensify over time. Intense aromas of red and violet fruit, with a fully
ample and velvety flavour and a spicy, light vanilla finish.

PAIRINGS:
A long lived wine, especially suitable when matched with large plates of
meat and aged cheeses.

ALCOHOL CONTENT:
14% Vol.

SERVING TEMPERATURE:
18°C